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The Lighting Outlet generally receives high praise for its extensive product range, competitive pricing, and efficient delivery. While the majority of customers report a seamless experience with products that match online descriptions, a segment of users has encountered significant difficulties regarding stock accuracy and restrictive return policies.

Pros
Efficient Logistics: Most orders are dispatched quickly, with many customers receiving their items well within expected timeframes and finding the packaging to be secure and robust.
Product Quality and Accuracy: The vast majority of fittings, fans, and bulbs are described as high-quality, durable, and exactly as pictured on the website.
Helpful Technical Support: Staff are frequently commended for providing useful technical information and assisting customers with specific product sourcing or order adjustments.
Competitive Pricing: Customers consistently highlight the value for money, often finding prices lower than local competitors for identical or superior specifications.
Cons
Restrictive Return Fees: A recurring complaint involves a 20% restocking fee and self-funded return shipping for "change of mind" returns, even if the order has not yet been dispatched.
Inventory Discrepancies: Multiple reviewers reported purchasing items listed as "in stock" only to be told later that the items were on backorder or unavailable.
Communication Breakdowns: While general service is praised, customers facing issues with faulty or incorrect items frequently report being ignored or receiving no response to follow-up emails.
Conflict Resolution: There are serious allegations regarding the company's handling of negative feedback, including aggressive responses and disputes over refunding faulty goods.
Verdict

The Lighting Outlet is a reliable choice for standard purchases where the customer is certain of their requirements, offering excellent prices and fast shipping. However, shoppers should be aware of the strict 20% restocking fee and potential communication difficulties if an order requires a return or refund.

2,154 reviews
5 moyal  · Very easy ordering process, great prices, and the order arrived quickly. After sales service was also excellent.
4 Chris  · Good Product as advertised, Delivery on time . Recommend Company & Product
5 Mellissa  · Excellent product and company, thankyou. I would Highly recommended this company.
5 Julius  · Good communication and items were delivered on time. The lights were well packed and as described.
5 Shaun  · Fantastic service. Great product. Light arrived fast. Will buy again. Thankyou
5 Mick  · The light fittings were delivered promptly and the product was exactly as described on the web site. I was happy with the experience.
Blackspot
BlackspotNSW20 posts
 

Lighting Outlet has NO SHOWROOM. I've just spent a hours hunting through the online catalogue of Lighting Outlet - determining which lights/fans I'd like to see (time saving hah!!) only to find they have NO SHOWROOM??? How st^pid, how is anyone expected to purchase the correct product for their space? It's fine when purchasing clothes, where… Read more

you know what suits, what your size is and the pricing is reasonable, but when you're looking at spending >$1000 for lights and fans, you would like to make sure you're purchasing fittings that throw enough light and air (fans).

If you know the exact product you want and they have it, their pricing is reasonable - but you need to know what you want to purchase. No doubt this is how they keep their prices down (less service options).

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Zac
ZacSA2 posts
 

Excellent battery-free wireless doorbell – I hate disposable batteries, so this doorbell is perfect for me. The chime plugs into an AC outlet and the button uses the energy of being pushed to power the signal. The double sided tape secured it firmly to our wall. Overall I am very happy.

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Gorden
GordenQLD
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Bad customer service – I have received two damaged goods. Seller not replying.Bad customer service ever.

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Col
ColVIC6 posts
 

I ordered two picture lights through The Lighting Outlet. Ordering could not have been easier and my order was processed and delivered very quickly and was well packaged and the lights well protected. The Lighting Outlet price for these lights was unbeatable elsewhere and I have no hesitation in recommending them for all your lighting needs.

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Stevan.K.
Stevan.K.2 posts
 

Great product and item was as described. Easy online order and quick delivery. Highly recommend.

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Marek
MarekWA4 posts
 

Great step lights with superior quality and IP rating at reasonable price. Lightning Outlet staff was very helpful with technical information and acceleration of the dispatch.

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Christopher & Charmaine
Christopher & Charmaine
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Excellent products and service. Purchased 3 Luma Ultra Slim LED Oyster Lights which are well designed and built, and look perfect in our rooms. Also very well packaged and delivered on time.

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Mandi
MandiNSW2 posts
 

great service and the lights are perfect for our garden wall

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EsH
EsHQLD
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Looking for a new over mirror bathroom light, we found The Lighting Outlet website easy to use. The Mirage 20w Vanity Light in chrome looked functional and matched our circular tapware. The Lighting Outlet responded to a question promptly, we ordered and received to FNQ within the week. Very happy with our selection. Stylish and a great price. EH

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Jenny Tacken
Jenny TackenVIC8 posts
 

Ordered from The Lighting Outlet. Good pricing and prompt delivery. Daughter is very happy with her light that she can now aim towards the stove and bench area. Recommend this company.

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Reshma S.
Reshma S.WA4 posts
 

I purchased two DC fans from The Lighting Outlet and I’m really happy with the experience. The fans are quiet, energy-efficient, and perform well so far. They were also at a very affordable price compared to other stores, which made them great value for money. Delivery was smooth and the items arrived on time in good condition. Installation was… Read more

straightforward, and the quality of the fans feels solid. Overall, a positive experience and I would definitely recommend The Lighting Outlet to anyone looking for reliable and affordable lighting or fans

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Gill
GillQLD3 posts
 

Thank you, for our order of lights. Postage was quick and it was well packaged to avoid breakages. We love our new pendant light and track lighting. Thank you! Would definitely use your company again.

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Bilbo
BilboVIC
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I recently ordered the Infrared Bathroom Heater and found the online order process straight forward. The product was delivered to Melbourne, in the time frame as stated and arrived in good condition. Couldn't ask for anything else. Thank you!

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Nathalie G.
Nathalie G.2 posts
 

AVOID! DO NOT BUY FROM THEM! I ordered 2 lamps and 1 light bulb The light bulb never arrived both lamps did NOT look like their photos and are unusable. Contacted their customer service and they would only accept a return if you pay for shipping yourself + they keep a 20% restocking fee. AVOID!!

 Follow-up  · Lamps worked, customer replied completely avoiding the problem and lying.

1hosponz
1hosponz
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Absolutely NO Customer Service - Have my money and my product – I have had terrible customer service from here, I ordered something on the 15th of May, it is now 15th June and still do not have my item. The item got recalled by them due to it being damaged in transit before even making it to me. Not once have… Read more

they told me this nor has another one been shipped nor have they responded to my 3 emails regarding this item. We have now had to log a claim with our credit card company instead and logging a formal complaint with the Companies Office. BEWARE of this company.

 Follow-up  · Never got my item, ended up having to get my refund through my credit card company. 6 Weeks after I got my I had gotten my refund (from credit card company - not the online store) they eventually contacted me saying they could send me a different item which was supposidly better I laughed as was totally different, in no way would it fit, plus had… Read more

Tim Reynolds
Tim ReynoldsNSW7 posts
 

The new bollard lights matched the original ones from 8 years ago installed by the builder. They are much brighter and we would go back and buy them again as others fail.

 Follow-up  · Still going strong and providing safety on our driveway at night. Excellent product. Easily installed by our electrician. We will replace the original ones as they fail. LED’s beat the low voltage plug in lights.

Positive reviews

Percy P.
Percy P.
 

We recently purchased an outdoor sensor light from The Lighting Outlet. We're very happy with the product and service. Great communication and speedy delivery to New Zealand. Thanks heaps. Regards Percy

Simone G.
Simone G.VIC
 

We were rebuilding our bathroom when a friend of ours recommended a 3-1-bathroom heater from The Lighting outlet. The price was good and the delivery was quick. Product Martec 500m Phoenix 3-in-1 Bathroom Heater, Exhaust fan and CCT LED Light in White

Carol Broadfoot
Carol BroadfootNSW
 

I received my order within 10 days and was extremely pleased with the quality of the product and the customer service. I had tried to source this product locally and the price and the delivery time was going to be much higher than what the Lighting Outlet offered. I highly recommend The Lighting Outlet for purchases

Negative reviews

John
JohnWA9 posts
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Really bad experience. It took them more than two weeks to prepare the shipment of the item. They have absolutely no idea what they sell, the specifications on their website are misleading, and the product doesn’t look like the pictures at all. In the end, when I asked for a refund and return of the product, they stopped responding to me. This is absolutely disgraceful. Avoid this shop at all costs.

Geoff H.
Geoff H.QLD4 posts
 

I ordered 3 items 10 days ago; 2 fans and 1 extension bar and they all showed up as in stock and should be actioned within 3to 5 days and delivered in 4 days. I am still waiting for a message to say they are on their way. Have been in contact with the customer service by phone and chat but get the old runaround nonsense. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THE LIGHTING OUTLET!!!!!!!!! I know I never will again.

Geoff H.
Geoff H.   

Who would have thought now 11days and not even out for despatch. No email from them to that they… Read more (+2 replies)

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Miss Review
Miss Review6 posts
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I purchased a set of lights about 2 weeks ago for my property. The click and collect timeframe was supposed to be 3-5 business days but ended up being 8. If you try to reach them on the phone, it takes at least 3 calls to reach them. So maybe don’t bother. I then realised I needed to purchase 2 more lights as the existing lights I have are… Read more

different colors. When I called to see how long it would take, they couldn’t confirm if the other two could be provided on time. I then thought okay, this place is too difficult to get something done in a reasonable time frame (their time frames not mine), I’ll cancel it.

When I asked to cancel my order I get hit with a 20% restocking fee for no product even available yet. That’s absolutely dodgy as. My order isn’t ready to collect and as far as I know might not even be in stock, so how can you be hitting me up for a restocking fee? Their website only mentions this when you go into their customer service section. Very handy of them to go 30 days return in bold on the main page but provide all this under T&C. I would not purchase from them and will be reaching out to the regulator about their dodgy restock fee.

Recent reviews

Timster
Timster17 posts
  Verified

The light fitting was supplied quickly and matched its online description which was pleasing as had to match existing light fittings. It is quality marine grade stainless steel suitable for our coastal location. Detailed installation instructions and useful tools were included e.g. a long-handled small allen key. The price was more than competitive. I would always search this business first for lighting requirements.

Greg Power
Greg Power2 posts
 

Goods arrived in a timely manner and was as advertised and of good quality Staff were very helpful in finding the product I was after so a fabulous effort from all a 10/10 for every aspect of this transaction

David W
David W
 

Item was shipped straight away, and was exactly what had ordered. Have ordered a number of items from The Lighting Outlet the last few years and they are always very quick to ship, with no errors made either with the items ordered. Recommended.

Jeff
JeffWA
 

The set of 15 LED deck lights and driver were delivered on time and well packaged. Having now installed the lights I can confirm that the product exceeded my expectations. They are well constructed with solid stainless steel bevels. The canisters are a singles cast unit with a quality metal grommet to avoid water ingress. I would purchase more of these units if needed.

Daniel
Daniel
 

I couldn’t find the fitting I needed anywhere else, I spoke with The Lighting outlet on the phone and they had exactly what I needed. The fitting turned up in a few days and was installed easily. Would definitely recommend.

Jodie
Jodie4 posts
 

From ordering to delivery everything was was professional and easy, our purchase was just a 22w round globe but would definitely order from these guys again..

Crusaders F.
Crusaders F.QLD14 posts
 

I bought an easy powerpoint connector where you connect the wires by threading them in and closing without having to screw them. I found this a great product to use, it was a great price and the postage was fast.

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